Prevention Education
Youth Programs



AQU25A: Asian and Pacific Islander Queer and Questioning, 25 and Under All Together is a group about and run by young queer and questioning Asians and Pacific Islanders (A&PIs;) who are aged 25 years and under. AQU25A holds drop-in groups on the first, third and last Wednesdays of the month, 7:00p-9:00p. The group serves as a safe space for young people to hang out. We hold picnics, socials, parties, dances, retreats and other fun activities throughout the year.

Check out our cool AQU25A website at www.aquanet.org/zinev2/.

Maximilian Rocha, LCSW, Director of Health Education @ 415.292.3420 x318





QUACK -- QUeer Asian & pacific Islander ChicKs -- is a support program for Queer AΠ Young Women that envisions to help them make positive changes in their lives, develop essential skills related to their personal growth, and provide them with information to enable them to make well-informed decisions about their health and well-being. QUACK offers fun drop-ins, gatherings, picnics, workshops, trips and more. Drop-ins are the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month.

Maximilian Rocha, LCSW, Director of Health Education @ 415.292.3420 x318



"Queer Asian & Pacific Islander Pride Scholarship" awards annual youth scholarships totaling $16,000.

Visit the photo album for the Scholarship's 2001 Awards Ceremony.



HOPE: Helping and Outreaching to Peers Everywhere is a program for young AΠ who are currently involved in or at risk for becoming involved in the juvenile justice system. Services are available office-based or mobile: in the clients' homes, in clinics, Juvenile Hall, and outreach settings where clients congregate. Skills building workshops focus on issues of sexual health, juvenile justice system, domestic violence, HIV/AIDS, safe sex, drug use, relationships, culture, and family dynamics. Skills learned include anger management, negotiation, group facilitation, public speaking, curricula development, decision making, critical thinking, and peer counseling.

Shin Yi Tsai, Youth Prevention Case Manager @ 415.292.3420 x 308.



Case management services are available for AΠ youth in both HOPE and AQU25A programs. The Youth Prevention Case Manager uses a client-centered approach to assess a young personís needs and to help her/him to obtain particular services. She is available to meet young persons for one-on-one sessions on-site and off-site.

Shin Yi Tsai, Youth Prevention Case Manager @ 415.292.3420 x 308.



Training and Technical Assistance is provided to service providers working with high risk AΠ youth. Training and Technical Assistance includes clinical training, ongoing one-on-one consultation, case conferences, and sensitivity/diversity trainings.

Maximilian Rocha, LCSW, Director of Health Education @ 415.292.3420 x318













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